We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Cal State LA compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Cal State LA ranks competitively among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #366 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #94 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, economics students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is lower than $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Cal State LA are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at California State University-Los Angeles.